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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,176 and 29,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,176 and 29,122 is: 64,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,176 : 29,122 = 29,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,176/29,122 = 29,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,176x = 29,122 × 29,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,176x = 848,090,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,090,884/13,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,366.34

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